Herbal Profiles ~ Cornflower

 Hello my Magical Unicorns,

I came up with this brilliant idea a month ago about doing herbal profiles for plants that I have growing in my garden.  I thought I would draw a picture, put all the correspondences in, both Muggle and Witchy, and all at the same time build up my apothecary stock.

I decided to work one week with each flower, plant, herb etc and build up a relationship with said plant, dry them or have them on my Altar, put them in oils, use them in teas etc,, looking up in my reference books all the details of them.

Then I decided (quite recently) - Maybe I should put them on my blog for all to see!!  Now mind you, as my writing is not that neat in my book (I will show pictures of it anyway), I have decided to write all the correspondences down in text (so you don't have to read my awful writing).

So my first offering is the humble CORNFLOWER:

BOTANIC NAME: Centaurea cyanus.

AKA: Bachelor's Buttons.

Gender: Female (Cold).

Element(s): Air and Earth.

Planet: Venus & Saturn.

Deity: Venus, Brigid.

Crystal: Blue Sapphire.

NOTED ~ for its calmness, serenity, peace, tranquility and openness.  It's a real beauty of the natural world. It is a symbol of hope.

FOLKLORE ~ They were said to be worn by unmarried young men in love ~ they would wear them in their lapels and if the flower faded quickly, it was taken as a sign that the man's love was not returned.  If it lasted, then the man was in luck and could pursue the lady in question.

                                                                                    

  

USES ~ Used in traditional medicines, the dried flower can help reduce swelling, it helps with menstrual cramps, yeast infections, and many other conditions.

You can make a tea with either fresh or dried flowers (has a spicy flavour similar to Cloves), you can add the petals to a salad.

You can also make a tincture from the flowers by immersing 1/2 jar of dried petals in 80-100 proof vodka for 6-8 weeks in a dark cupboard.

This tincture can then be strained and used as a pick-me-up when your moods are down and you need self love.

ALLERGIES ~ If you are allergic to ragweed, daisies, chrysanthemums, marigold, or any plants related to the Asteraceae or Compositea species ~ best avoid this one.

If you are pregnant ~ then consult your medical practitioner before using any herbal remedy.

WITCHCRAFT USES ~ Sprinkle petals in your right shoe to draw in love.  It is used to draw love to yourself. Use Cornflower to enhance psychic awakening.  It helps access self knowledge and enhances meditation or divination sessions (if drunk as a tea). Use it in incense blends. Make ink out of the blue petals to write in your Grimoire. Can be used to dye eggs or materials.  Use in workings that require LOVE, carry a sachet with Cornflower in to invite love to YOU...

This is my book that I am writing my herbal profiles in - yeah - my handwriting leaves a lot to be desired

So there you have it, my little delve into this beautiful Cornflower.  I love watching these come 

up in the garden each year in Spring, their flowers always remind me of fairy wings, which always brings a smile to my face - they are so cheery.

I hope you will love this series that I am about to embark on, I was going to do video's on 

YouTube, but I am still very camera shy.

Until next time, take care my loves,

Blessings to you all 

)O( Annette